| Standard | Year | Max resolution & refresh rate | Max transfer rate | Resolution | HDR support | Misc. | HDMI-cable name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 1.0 | 2002 | 1080p @ 60 Hz | 4.95 Gbps | 1920x1080 (FHD) | No | 8 audio channels (7.1) | Standard |
| HDMI 1.1/1.2 | 2005 | 1440p @ 30 Hz | 4.95 Gbps | 2560x1440 (QHD) | No | DVD-audio, Super Audio-CD (DSD) | Standard |
| HDMI 1.3 | 2006 | 1440p @ 60 Hz | 10.2 Gbps | 2560x1440 (QHD) | No | ARC, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, lip sync | High Speed |
| HDMI 1.4 | 2009 | 4K, 2160p @ 30 Hz | 10.2 Gbps | 3840x2160 (UHD) | No | HEC (100 Mbps), ARC, Full HD 3D | High Speed with Ethernet |
| HDMI 2.0 | 2013 | 4K @ 60 Hz, 5K @ 30 Hz | 18.0 Gbps | 5120x2880 | Static HDR | HE-AAC, DRA, 32 audio channels | Premium |
| HDMI 2.1 | 2017 | 4K @ 120 Hz, 8K @ 60 Hz | 48.0 Gbps | 7680x4320 | Dynamic HDR | eARC, VESA DSC 1.2a | Ultra High Speed |
HDMI Standards
The HDMI standard is backwards compatible, meaning you can always pick a better cable than you currently have while keeping the benefits of the previous.
For example, HDMI 1.4 added Ethernet support, which HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 2.1 also have. The HDMI standard explains what to expect from it, so from an electrical point of view, there’s no need to buy an expensive HDMI cable if your equipment lacks a higher HDMI version.
To meet all the requirements set by the standard, choose one certified by HDMI.org.
product listing
Observe:
Enter your e-mail address, to recieve a message when the item is in stock
